Will your coin collection be affected if the United States implements tariffs? Why or why not?

The respondents to our April 11, 2025, poll are divided, but most believe their collecting will not be affected.

The latest poll from Numismatic News examines the potential impact of US tariffs on coin collectors. Out of the 8 respondents, a majority of 5 said that their coin collecting will not be affected by the tariffs.

One respondent, R.C. Booth from North Carolina, believes that the tariffs could indirectly affect collecting by impacting discretionary spending and leading to a global recession.

Several respondents, such as Del Mineard Jr, expressed concern that the government might impose tariffs on foreign coins and commemoratives imported into the USA.

Another respondent saw the tariffs having a direct impact on collecting, mentioning the increased price of Canadian commemoratives due to tariffs and the resulting decrease in demand.

Overall, the poll results suggest that a majority of coin collectors do not anticipate their collecting to be affected by the tariffs. However, the potential impact on foreign coins and the overall market remains a concern for some.